1. Sociology
Journal Log
ONE PARAGRAPH
(4-5 Sentences)

2. JOURNAL ENTRY #1
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

3. JOURNAL ENTRY #2
What Would You Do?

4. JOURNAL ENTRY #3 WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
► Before watching each scenario, explain how you think YOU would react!
► Choose ONE scenario and tell how a FUNCTIONALIST would explain its social significance.
► Choose ONE scenario and tell how a CONFLICT THEORIST would explain its social significance.

5. What do you want to be when you “grow up”?
JOURNAL ENTRY #4
What do you want to be when you “grow up”?
What will you have to do to reach your goals?

6. (Please no sexually explicit or extremely profane gestures!!!)
JOURNAL ENTRY #5
List as many American hand or body gestures as you can and provide a brief explanation of what they mean.
(Please no sexually explicit
or extremely profane gestures!!!)

7. JOURNAL ENTRY #6
What Would You Do?

8. Is hoarding a violation of a folkway, more, taboo, or law? Explain.
JOURNAL ENTRY #7
Why do you think it is so difficult for “hoarders” to get rid of their possessions?
Is hoarding a violation of a folkway, more, taboo, or law? Explain.

9. JOURNAL ENTRY #8 1) What is your sub/counter culture?
2) List some of the material culture associated with it. Non-material culture?
3) List any symbols associated with it.
4) What is your first impression of this sub/counter culture?
5) Why do you suppose this sub/counter culture exists?

10. JOURNAL ENTRY #9
WWYD?
4/1/2011

11. JOURNAL ENTRY #10
WWYD?
4/11/2011

12. JOURNAL ENTRY #11
WHAT DOES THIS DATA REVEAL ABOUT THE WAY AMERICANS VIEW PRESTIGE?
WHAT DO AMERICANS VALUE MOST?
DOES THIS DATA SURPRISE YOU? EXPLAIN.

13. JOURNAL ENTRY #12
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

14. How are old people regarded in American culture? Explain.
JOURNAL ENTRY #13
How are old people regarded in American culture? Explain.
From what you’ve seen in the movie, “Tuesdays with Morrie”, do you believe that wisdom comes from age? Explain.